Alien Music Club is an eclectic blend of alternative music in diverse musical genres ranging from rock to jazz to funk with intelligent lyrics and a playful sense of humor.
AMC is the brainchild of Jonathan Pearlman, a veteran of the Western North Carolina Music Scene. He’s recorded over a dozen albums of original music and produced countless successful tribute shows. These include “The Doors: Unhinged”, “Tom Waits: The Early Years”, “Leonard Cohen: The Deep Cuts”, and “Paul Simon Meets Beatles!”
JP is an accomplished guitarist, citing heroes like Jeff Beck, Wes Montgomery, John Scofield and Wes Montgomery. Absorbing the voices and prowess of these geniuses translates into brilliant guitar styles he diligently hones, sharpens and refines. This discipline enables him to connect to his listeners in a unique and personal manner. Soft spoken and shy off stage he speaks to us from the heart on stage, and he does so effortlessly and fluently.
Members of the band include Chuck Lichtenberger on keyboards. Chuck is a musical iceberg. At first listen, it is easy to note that his formal education in Jazz and music theory have trained his hands and ears. But underneath the surface, Lichtenberger is so much more than just a highly skilled piano player. One might be surprised to find Chuck shifting between metal, rock and pop on any given day. His diverse sonic interests are evident in his original compositions and provide for a multi-layered listening experience that is both uniquely complex and universally compelling.
Connor Law is a freelance bassist, bandleader and composer based in Asheville, NC. He got his start in the music business after graduating from UNCA in 2017 by going on the road as a tour manager for the progressive bluegrass band, Jon Stickley Trio. After leaving that position, he realized his passion was in performance, and more specifically, jazz performance. He began working as a full-time musician in Asheville in 2018 and has been performing with many of the top musicians in the area since then.
Jaron Pearlman is a traveling jeweler, musician, author, and educator based out of Asheville, NC. For over ten years Jaron has been an entrepreneur and patron of the arts. His career and accolades include international touring as a drummer, a BA degree in audio production, ownership of both audio and jewelry studios, and two published books in political science.
